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The Buffalo Bills look to regain their mojo when they return from a bye in Week 8 to host the struggling Washington Redskins. Buffalo has been one of the league’s biggest surprises in the early going, while Washington has faltered after their fast start. The Bills are riding a five-game winning streak in this series with the Redskins, though they haven’t faced each other since a 17-16 road win by Buffalo back in 2007.

According to the latest lines, Buffalo is a 6-point home favorite over Washington and the total is set at 45.5 points.

Buffalo

This game will be played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Bills will be seeking their first regular-season win there while also looking to extend its winning streak over the Redskins to six. Buffalo (4-2, 3-0 home) trails the AFC Eest-leading New England Patriots by just one game. They will be trying to get over the hump in their annual game north of the border. Buffalo is 0-3 in Toronto since signing a five-year, $78 million deal back in 2008 to play one home game there each season.

The bye week could not have come at a better time of the Bills, who have lost two of their last three while being ravaged by injuries. Left tackle Demetrius Bell has missed the last two games with a shoulder injury, and he’s doubtful to go Sunday. Defensive tackle Kyle Williams has a left foot injury and he’s out indefinitely, while linebacker Shawne Merriman has been placed on the injured reserve with an Achilles’ injury. Also, No. 2 receiver Donald Jones will be sitting out Sunday with a sprained ankle.

After allowing 414 total yards in a 27-24 loss to the New York Giants last time out, the Bills became just the fifth team in NFL history to give up at least that many yards in five consecutive games. Buffalo ranks 31st in the league in total defense (420.5 yards/game), with 284.8 through the air and 135.7 on the ground. Their offense has been keeping the Bills afloat as they are 10th in the league in total offense (378.5 yards/game). They have scored 20 or more points in six straight games, and are averaging 31.3 on the season. Ryan Fitzpatrick is completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 1,477 yards and 12 touchdowns to six interceptions. Fred Jackson has 601 rushing yards and six touchdowns to go along with 24 receptions for 279 yards.

Washington

The Redskins have key injuries of their own to deal with, and no extra rest to get some players healthy. Washington (3-3, 1-2 away) suffered a couple of big blows to their offense in a 33-20 loss at Carolina last Sunday. Leading receiver Santana Moss will miss five to seven weeks with a broken left hand, while leading rusher Tim Hightower is out for the season with a torn ACL. Not to mention, tight end Chris Cooley has been placed on the injured reserve. Plus, linebacker London Fletcher is questionable with a hamstring injury. Fletcher hasn’t missed a game in 14 seasons as a pro, and he’ll likely suck it up and give it a go.

Washington is down to Anthony Armstrong and Jabar Gaffney as its starting receivers. Also look for rookie Niles Paul to get some action at receiver. Rookie Roy Helu and Ryan Torain will split carries against the Bills. These two have only combined for 283 rushing yards on the season, though they are two of the better backups in the league. These injuries will make life more difficult for quarterback John Beck, who will be making his second straight start. He went 22 of 37 for 279 yards with a touchdown and an interception while also rushing for a score against the Panthers.

Beck should feel pretty comfortable in the pocket knowing that Buffalo is the worst team in the league at getting after the quarterback. The Bills have an NFL-low four sacks on the season. Washington ranks 14th in the league in total offense (344.0 yards/game). They have an underrated stop unit, one that ranks 12th in the NFL in total defense (335.8 yards/game). Washington is tied for the league lead in sacks with 21, and they’ve only given up five passing touchdowns all season.

Betting Trends

The Redskins are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a road underdog, including 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road dog of 3.5-10.0 points.

The Bills are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a bye week, and 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a loss. However, Buffalo is just 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0 points.